Margrethe II of Denmark Height, Weight, Age, Spouse, Family, Biography

May 2024 · 4 minute read
Margrethe II of Denmark Quick Info
Height5 ft 11 in
Weight69 kg
Date of BirthApril 16, 1940
Zodiac SignAries
Eye ColorBlue

Margrethe II of Denmark assumed the reigning position as the Queen of Denmark in 1972. Besides that, Margrethe is also a supreme authority in the Church of Denmark and the commander-in-chief of the Danish Defence.

Born Name

Margrethe Alexandrine Þórhildur Ingrid

Nick Name

Margrethe II of Denmark

Sun Sign

Aries

Born Place

Amalienborg, Copenhagen, Occupied Denmark

Residence

She divides her time between Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen, Fredensborg Palace, and Gråsten Palace near Sønderborg.

Nationality

Danish

Education

She graduated in 1959 from N. Zahle’s School in Copenhagen. Later, she was sent off to Hampshire, England’s North Foreland Lodge‘s boarding school for girls.

From 1960 to 1961, she attended the Girton College, Cambridge where she studied prehistoric archaeology. Between 1961 to 1962, Margrethe studied political science at Aarhus University.

She went on to study at the University of Paris in 1963. In 1965, Margrethe went on to study at the London School of Economics.

Occupation

Queen of Denmark (Former)

Family

Build

Slim

Height

5 ft 11 in or 180.5 cm

Weight

69 kg or 152 lbs

Boyfriend / Spouse

Margrethe’s name has been linked with –

  • Henri de Laborde de Monpezat (1967-2018) – On June 10, 1967, Margrethe got married to a French diplomat, Henri de Laborde de Monpezat. The couple spent a happily married life for more than 5 decades before her husband passed away on February 13, 2018. The couple has 2 children named Frederik, Crown Prince of Denmark (b. May 26, 1968) and Prince Joachim of Denmark (b. June 7, 1969).

    • Race / Ethnicity

    White

    She is of Danish descent.

    Hair Color

    White

    Eye Color

    Blue

    Sexual Orientation

    Straight

    Distinctive Features

    Margrethe II of Denmark Facts

  • The Nazis invaded Denmark a week before her birth.
  • On May 14, 1940, Margrethe was baptized at the Holmen Church.
  • Her first name “Margrethe” was taken from her late maternal grandmother’s first name, her middle name “Alexandrine” from her paternal grandmother’s first name, and her last name “Ingrid” from her mother’s first name.
  • She and her sisters were raised at the apartments in Frederick VIII’s Palace at Amalienborg and Fredensborg Palace, North Zealand.
  • Margrethe and her sisters enjoyed the summer holidays at her parent’s summer home which was located in Gråsten Palace in Southern Jutland.
  • In April 1958, Margrethe was given a seat at the Council of State. She also assumed the role of her father when he was unable to conduct council meetings.
  • Margrethe is multi-lingual and can speak in Danish, French, English, Swedish, and German. She also possesses knowledge of Faroese to a certain extent.
  • Margrethe succeeded the throne from her father on January 14, 1972. She was 31 years old at the time.
  • In the past, she was named a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
  • Her art is appreciated by many and her paintings were used in The Lord of the Rings Danish editions.
  • Margrethe is said to be a chain smoker.
  • In September 2022, Margrethe stripped 4 of her 8 grandchildren from their Royal titles. These 4 grandchildren were Prince Nikolai, Prince Felix, Prince Henrik, and Princess Athena.
  • In January 2024, Margrethe abdicated the throne after 52 years and was later succeeded by her son Crown Prince Frederik.

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